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Left alliance can grow if ‘big egos can be reduced to smaller egos’ says...
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley says that the united left alliance that worked so successfully for Catherine Connolly’s successful presidential election can build on...
In Pictures: Knock Vintage Club Men’s Shed host successful open evening
Knock Vintage Club Men's Shed hosted a successful open evening at their premises recently.
Laois TD Sean Fleming, Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh, Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley, IFA...
No occupational therapy for children in Laois as HSE do ‘not have approval to...
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has slammed the fact that there is no occupational therapy for children and young people in Laois.
Occupational therapy...
Laois TD welcomes the re-opening of the Chinese markets to Irish beef
Laois TD Willie Aird has welcomed the news that Chinese markets have been re-opened to Irish beef.
The market had been closed since September 2024,...
Portlaoise-based financial planning practice acquired by former Tipperary hurler’s company
SYS Financial, one of Ireland’s leading financial advisory firms, has announced the acquisition of Portlaoise financial planning practice GTL Life and Pensions.
The acquisition is...
Four new additional special classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Four new additional special classes have been announced for four Laois primary and secondary schools.
Our Ladys Meadows Durrow, Presentation Primary Portarlington and Scoil Phádraig...
In Pictures: Homecoming celebration for Stripe Young Scientist runner-up Joshua Corbett
St. Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise celebrated the outstanding achievement of Sixth Year student Joshua Corbett, who was named Runner-Up Overall Individual at the Stripe Young...
Search on for the winner after Laois player scoops €49k prize in National Lotto
A Lotto player in Laois is celebrating a windfall of €49,071 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
The winning Quick...
New car sales in Laois show over 10% increase according to 2025 figures
There were a total of 1,582 new cars sold in Laois in 2025, up more than 10% on 2024, according to the end of...
Laois childcare to reopen on Monday following two days of forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare, the impacted provider, were forced...
Brian Stanley: ‘There’s no point in having the Border Poll if we’re not going...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley says that he would love to see a Border Poll in the coming years but only wants it...
Laois childcare facility ‘hopefully’ set to reopen on Monday following forced closure
A Laois childcare facility will 'hopefully' reopen on Monday after it was forced to close last Thursday.
Sonas Mountmellick Community Childcare is the impacted provider...
Laois students from Heywood and Thurles win awards at at Stripe Young Scientist of...
It has been a magical week for Laois students at the Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition - and the good news keeps...
The Great Heath Run set to make its return next weekend
The countdown is on for the much anticipated race The Great Heath Run which takes place Sunday, January 18.
The event will once again start...
New year will bring ‘more secure water supply for Durrow’ says Uisce Eireann
It’s set to be a busy start to the new year on the Derry Road, Durrow, with Uisce Éireann crews on site from next...
Laois student scoops two major awards at Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition
A young Laois student has been crowned runner up in the Stripe Young Scientist of the year for 2026.
Joshua Corbett, a Sixth Year student...
Laois TD backs government decision to vote against Mercosur deal
The Government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is not only the right call for farmers in County Laois, but for the...
Laois childcare facility forced to close indefinitely following ‘administrative issue with registration’
Parents have been left in a state of limbo today following the announcement that a Laois childcare facility has been forced to close 'indefinitely'.
Sonas...
Laois Councillor hits out as grant for Laois Leisure delayed by almost two years
A grant on offer to publicly accessibly swimming pools has faced long delays, according to Cllr Vivienne Phelan, who is also a board member...
Portlaoise Hospital issues public appeal following ‘increasing numbers’ of people requiring admission
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement following 'increasing numbers' of admissions in recent days.
The spike in flu cases has put pressure on the A&E...
Laois secondary school launches fundraising campaign to purchase new bus
Portlaoise College has launched a new fundraising initiative, Step Up for the School Bus, with the aim of raising €100,000 to purchase a much-needed...
In Pictures: €100k raised as The Heath GAA host successful Lip Sync Battle fundraiser
The community of The Heath came together in the Heitage Hotel in Killenard on Friday night for a Lip Sync Battle that raised a...
Laois IFA President encourages farmers to attend Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone
IFA President Francie Gorman says his group will take up the invitation to attend and speak at the Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone...
Average price of a house in Laois reaches €296,000 – up 15% on last...
In Laois, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the final quarter of 2025 was €296,000, up 15% on a year ago.
This...
History made as four Dunamase College students qualify for finals of Stripe Young Scientist...
Four students from Dunamase College have qualified for the prestigious STRIPE Young Scientist Exhibition, which will take place in the RDS, Dublin, from January...
Young Laois man set to do skydive to raise money for Youth Suicide Prevention...
A young Laois man is setting out to raise awareness and crucial funds for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland by completing a Skydive For Life.
Darragh...
Three groups from Heywood CS selected to present at finals of Stripe Young Scientist...
Three groups from Heywood Community School are part of 600 finalists who were selected from 1500 initial entries to showcase at the finals of...
Planning approval secured for Midlands Hospice which will secure palliative care for patients in...
Offaly County Council has officially approved planning permission for a 20-bed Midlands Specialist Palliative Care Unit on Arden Lane.
This, according to the HSE, marks...
In Pictures: Laois Leaving Cert students complete memorable trip to Paris
18 Leaving Cert French students from Heywood CS, along with Ms O'Shea and Ms Guest flew to Paris just before Christmas.
There, the students got...
‘Cocaine doesn’t make you a better driver … it makes you more likely to...
Laois Gardai have issued a warning to those who are driving in the county while under the influence of cocaine.
On Saturday, Gardai detected a...
